A new council has been formed for the Unique Identification Project of Indian government under its chairman, Nandan Nilekani.

Manmohan Singh Forms UID Council

Last Updated: 2009-08-04T09:02:45+05:30

Manmohan Singh Forms UID Council

Dr. Manmohan Singh

A new council has been formed for the Unique Identification Project of Indian government under its chairman, Nandan Nilekani. This committee that was created by the PM, Dr.anmohan Singh, is for providing advice to UID and for ensuring an enhanced coordination among ministers, stakeholders and partners.

"The council is expected to advice the UIDAI on the programme, methodology and implementation to ensure coordination between ministries, departments, stakeholders and partners," said a release from the Prime Minister's Office.

This committee will identify the specific milestones so that UID projected as be completed at its earliest.

The main task of the authority would be to create a database that will help in issuing unique identity cards.